Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson has been traveling across Europe promoting the brand of American football recently. And in a recent press conference in Italy Johnson was unabashedly envious of Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch.

“He’s in a great situation,” Johnson said after being asked if Johnson has thought about playing with Lynch and the Raiders. per FIDAF TV.

Ryan is currently a student at the University of North Carolina. He grew up in the Bay Area and has had Raiders season tickets his entire life fostering his love for the NFL. He has founded his own sports website, thejrreport.com and works at the Sports Desk for the Daily Tar Heel. You can follow Ryan on twitter @rytime98 if you want to discuss anything sports.